Stage Beauty

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.

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  Claire Danes

  Maria
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  Billy Crudup

  Ned Kynaston
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  Derek Hutchinson

  Stage Manager
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  Mark Letheren

  Male Emelia/Dickie
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  Tom Wilkinson

  Betterton
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  Ben Chaplin

  George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
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  Hugh Bonneville

  Samuel Pepys
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  Fenella Woolgar

  Lady Meresvale
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  Richard Griffiths

  Sir Charles Sedley
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  Clare Higgins

  Mistress Revels